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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Aureus - Nerva COS III PATER PATRIAE
97 year| Gold | 7.6 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva) (96-98) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 97 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.6 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252443 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Simpulum, sprinkler, ewer and lituus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS III PATER PATRIAE
Translation: Consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.58–7.62 g;Diameter varies: 18–19.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Nerva (COS III PATER PATRIAE) (97) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Nerva, who was known for his efforts to reform the Roman Empire's currency and economy. The coin's design features an image of Nerva on one side and the Roman goddess Roma on the other, symbolizing the empire's power and prosperity. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
